Aaaahhhh, Amelie's. There is no other place in Charlotte that reminds me more of home (NYC) than Amelie's. It has an old-school East Village flair with bohemian decor and fabulous pastries. The line is out the door most times I go, and I always plan on waiting for at least 10 minutes before I can place my order. They even have some gluten free options! Coffee is good, and service is pretty fast considering there's always a ton of people there. When I am in the 'hood, we always stop for some pastries. Definitely recommended, if you don't mind crowds and waiting a bit.